Riot at Jackson prison ends with martial law in effect
Reports from Jackson Mich describe a Friday escalating riot at the prison. Prisoners seized food supplies and damaged property before guards and militia recaptured most inmates. One prisoner was shot while reconnoitering as authorities tightened control and ordered further troops and martial law.
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Jackson, Mich
Prisen
Simpson
Mackman
Recrulte
Walla
Peter Matool
Blo
Karel Chosen by Badgers in Wisconsin Primary
Judge John C. Karel former Wisconsin football star won the Democratic nomination for governor with Antil LaFalletts aiding. Adolph J. Schmits defeated. Republicans show weak presence in the Democratic split and may fail to field a ticket as turnout pressed below 69 percent statewide.
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Milwaukee
Wia
John C. Karel
Wisconsin
Antil-LaFalletts Republicang
Adolph J. Schmits
Britain denies Panama Canal arbitration demand
London officials call the reported British demand for arbitration premature. The foreign office released a formal statement denying any finalized action and stating that plans for arbitration are not yet pursued, despite inquiries from officials.
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London
Foreign Office
Teen Levitates a River Leap at Fads Bridge
Richard King aged eighteen leaped from Fads Bridge in St. Louis and swam to a boat off Qurh Bay for unknown reasons. He was observed diving into the river and successfully reached the vessel.
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Rade
Louis
Richard King
Becay
California Fire Destroys Ocean Park Homes In Massive Blaze
A fire at Ocean Park in Los Angeles destroys seven city blocks from Raymond to Ozone and from the ocean to Midway. About 1,000 people lose homes as 150 structures burn, with estimated damage around 2.6 million dollars. Fire started at the Casino cafe on the pleasure pier. strong winds hampered efforts. One Casino owner drowned. six rescued from Frasier pier. Firefighters aided by five Los Angeles units. Baby evacuees saved in incubator cases from the blaze.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ocean Park
Raymond Avenue
Ozone Avenue
Ocean
Speedway
Trolley Way
Thafro
Casino Cafe
Pleasure Pier
Frasier Pier
Lfe
H.W. Leach
Concession District
Venice
Frederick Hollas
Flynn Defeats Miller In Fifteenth Round Decision
In San Francisco on September 3 fireman Jim Flynn won a clear decision over Charles Miller after fifteen rounds at Caffoth's Daly arena. Flynn dominated from the start, forcing Miller into clinches and ropes as Miller complained of a possible rib injury and threatened to quit. A large crowd witnessed the bout.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jim Flynn
Charles Miller
Caffoth
Daly Arena
Flynn
Nooner
Miller
Miller Ato
Troops to Quell Strike in Cabin Creek Region
Charleston West Virginia September 3 workers tore up railroad tracks at several sites on Cabin Creek and many arrests of strikers and mine guards were made for carrying concealed weapons. Four more militia companies were ordered back to the strike region joining the Byes. A military law proclamation is expected to be issued and authorities prepare to meet potential trouble.
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Dicinity
Gorartor Osborn
Simpson
Detroit
Chicago
Charleston
W. Va
Cabin Creek
Milittia
Police drive refunds $1113 from loan firms in August
Philadelphia records show the city police crusade against money lending firms charging excessive interest led to $1113 being refunded in August. The refunds came to customers who had complained of being overcharged as the crackdown continued.
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Lean Sharke
Philadelphia
Auto Taxes Bring State Million
Albany reports official figures showing state revenue from automobile taxes and charges exceeding one million dollars this year. The Sept 5 release cites higher receipts from vehicle taxes and related fees reflecting continued vehicle ownership and commerce.
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Albany
Desperate Conditions Reported on Mexican Border by General Schuyler
Washington dispatch details Brig. Gen. Walter H. Schuyler report on the Mexican border south of Arizona and New Mexico. Rebels threaten Americans at Cananea and Nogales, cut telegraphs, destroy railways, and force garrisons to flee. Refugees cross into Texas as officials weigh limited troop aid.
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Schuyler
Washington
Walter H. Schuyler
California
War Department
Arizona
New Mexico
Hl Tigre
Cananea
Nocezari
Mexico
Can- Adea
Nogalee
Ricketts
Rebela
Ojinaga
Stevens
el Paso
Cruz Sanchez
Rio Granda
Haya
Texas
Grozco
Roosevelt Welcomes Cummins to Progressive Fold in Keokuk
In Keokuk Iowa Colonel Roosevelt spoke to about 800 Progressives in the public square praising Senator Cummins for aligning with Progressives while noting possible disagreements on other colors. He invoked Lincoln to illustrate party splits and urged unity on core principles. The crowd cheered.
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Keokuk
Roosevelt
Cummins
Hia
Eald
Taft
Cumming
Becker’s Trial Delayed Change of Venue Sought
John F. McIntyre attorney for Lieutenant Becker says a change of venue will be requested for Becker in the Rosenthal murder case. He refused to specify when the application will be filed and stated the September 12 start date is not feasible for defense preparation.
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New York
John F. McIntyre
Becker
Rosenthal
Mr. McIntyre
Wood pleads not guilty in dynamite conspiracy case
William M. Wood presiding officer of the American Woolen Company appeared before Judge Raymond in Suffolk Superior Court and entered a not guilty plea to charges of conspiring to plant dynamite during the textile strike. He was held on five thousand dollar bail.
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Boston
William M. Wood
Presigent
American. Woolen Company
Millenariamitt
Raymond
Suffolk Superior Court
Battle in Morocco Bloodies French Reinforcements
French reinforcements moving into Morocco were attacked by a large force of Mulai Hafid loyalists. Heavy casualties reported on both sides. Wounded French soldiers arrived at Rabat.
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Morocco
Gibraltar
Mulal Hibha
Rabat
Tank explosion kills one in Chicago shop blaze
In Chicago on September 4 Julius Salita was killed when a tank exploded in a cleaning and dyeing shop. Morris Schoffener Frank Mowalit and Stanley Wrocek were seriously injured in the incident.
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Chicago
Julius Salita
Morris Schoffener
Frank Mowalit
Stanley Wrocek
Roosevelt to Testify Before Senate Committee in October
Washington reports Theodore Roosevelt is slated to appear October 2 or 3 before a special Senate committee investigating campaign contributions. The inquiry concerns claims that Standard Oil funded the Republican National Committee in 1904 with the approval of key party figures.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Senate
John D. Archbold
Penrose
Standard Ol Company
Republican National Committee
Clapp
Vermont
Champ Clark
Oscar W. Underwood
Baltimore
McComb
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
William 8. McKinley
Taft Bureau
Josep M. Dixon
Roosevalt Executive Committee
Storm floods claim thirty nine in tri-state area
The Pittsburgh report says thirty nine people are drowned in floods sweeping western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia. Property losses run into millions as streams rose and turned valleys into raging rivers. Lightning and fires followed, leaving hundreds homeless, with rail traffic crippled and power and gas plants destroyed.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohilo
West Virginia
Taft Cousin Discharged From Customs Service
Harry D. Taft, cousin of President Taft, has been dismissed from the customs service in Chicago. He was an entry clerk appointed earlier and later reappointed before being let go due to permanent employment rules on temporary positions. Murders Woman Then Kills Himself in Los Angeles. Warren J. Cody, 38, killed Afra Elizabeth Smith, 40, at her home, then died by poison.
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Chicago
Harry D. Taft
President Taft
Customs Service
Kilia Self
Los Angeles
Cal
Warren J. Cody
Afra
Elizabeth Smith
Cody
Fiyna Resigns From Secret Service in graft probe move
Washington report says William Fiyna has resigned from the United States secret service. He is expected to take personal charge of the Rosenthal murder trial and graft investigation in New York, where he previously headed the secret service bureau.
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Washington
Willam Fiyna
United States Secret Service
Fiyna
Rosenthal
New York
Chiec
Secret Service Bureau
Progressives Sweep California and Vermont Returns
Vermont totals show no governor majority with six towns left. Republicans likely to control state offices and legislature. California primary results crown Progressive victories in five congressional districts and strong Roosevelt Johnson electors slate. Overall, Progressive gains threaten GOP dominance in both states.
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White River Junction
Vermont
Allex
Fletcher
Cavendish
Harlan B. Hows
St. Johnsbury
Frazer Metzger
Randolph
Clement F. Smith
Morrieville
Fred W. Sulter
Barre
House
Greene
Plumley
California
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Hiram Johnson
P. M. Rutherford
John I. Nolan
Julius Kahn
J. C. Needham
Charles ¥. Curry
Frank R. Degin
Congressmion
A. Hayes
R. M. Clark
Ohio rejects women’s suffrage in statewide vote
Cincinnati reports Ohio voters defeat women’s suffrage by about three to one while approving other constitutional amendments such as initiative referendum city home rule eight hour public work and reform measures. Liquor interests aided the license amendment and were blamed for the suffrage defeat.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Aquor Interests
Police to Club Mashers in St Paul Streets
Municipal court orders police to club mashers parading St Paul streets and assaulting women. Judge Pinchout directs officers to arrest offenders and give them a good clubbing when caught in the act.
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St. Paul
St.Paul
Minn
Sept
St. Pas
Pinchout
Salt A Splendid Tonic And Household Uses
An article extols salt as a tonic and lists numerous home uses. It recommends small salt doses for flavor and dental benefits, warns against saltwater gargles, and suggests salt in personal care, cleaning, and curing minor ailments. It includes cautions about mucous membranes and hair.
Timely Ice 80x Maxims for Food Cooling and Storage
The article advises cooling all food promptly before refrigeration. Butter should be kept in tightly covered containers to avoid flavor transfer. Milk lasts longer in a clean ice box with good air but no strong odors, for twelve to twenty four hours. Odorous vegetables should be stored in glass jars or covered ware to reduce odors. Never put canned geode into the ice box. while not always poisonous, ptomaines favor the opening.
Household Paint Removal and Boiled Fish Dish Tips
The article advises using common salt with brown soap and hot water to remove palat from hover surfaces before paint dries, and notes enamel paint leaves a gray blue residue hard to remove. It also presents a Cald Boiled Fish dish: boil potatoes, fry with onion, mix with fish, add white sauce or milk, season, fold in eggs, and serve garnished with parsley.
Tongue Sandwich Spread Directions
A recipe instructs to chop cold boiled tongue finely and mix with tartar sauce for spreading on bread. It notes chicken may be mixed, and suggests brown or white bread. If tartar sauce is unavailable, use capers olives cucumber prickles mustard pickles and parsley with the tongue, then moisten with creamed butter.
Liberty Cake Instructions for a Simple Batter
Beat the yolks of two eggs with one half cup milk. Whisk the whites and fold in one cup sugar, three teaspoons butter, one teaspoon lemon extract, one cup flour, one teaspoon baking powder, and one half teaspoon salt. Mix well and bake in a shallow pan. Raisins or coconut may be added for extra flavor.
Quilts Restored by Replacing Cotton Batting with Cheesecloth
A historical note explains how to wash quilts without matting the batting. It suggests covering cotton batting with cheesecloth and tying before the final cover is knotted. The batting can be removed from an end, manipulated, then replaced and knotted to make the quilt like new.
Spiced Figs Recipe Fragment
Seven pounds of figs with three percent pounds of sugar and vinegar are boiled briefly, then drained and added to a mixture described as errop. The text appears to be an incomplete historical recipe fragment.
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Usder
Miltta Caves
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Ann Arbor
Pack
Karel
Fermer
Denlan
Hague
James L Houghteling, JR
Houghteling
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Twin Ocean
Im Flynn
Whips
Pueblo
Declaren Himeely
Jowa
Rosenthal Slayer
Hee
Wood
Woolen Trust
Jules Vedrines
Védernes
Maurice Prevost
Andre Fray
Vermon
Johnsoa
Agnes Selt
Tome
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